Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

About the Role

The Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the program, including coaching, recruiting, event scheduling, supervision of program personnel, budget management, Student-Athlete mentoring, team travel, equipment, meals, technical logistics (software), marketing, and compliance with NCAA and the West Coast Conference rules/regulations. The Assistant Coach will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associated techniques, insisting on a culture of respect and positive communication, as well as collaboration with internal departments of the division and the university.

Responsibilities

• Recruit quality student-athletes capable of pursuing a baccalaureate degree and achieving an exemplary graduation rate while managing a cost-effective and administratively efficient program.
• Demonstrate excellent teaching and coaching competencies with regard to: sport skill instruction, motivation, and tactical strategies, while also designing a competitive schedule that maximizes student-athlete development and performance.
• Provide leadership in the personal development of student-athletes by projecting a positive and professional image, including opportunities for social, emotional, and academic development that align with the University’s 4-D educational model.
• Coordinate various aspects of the program, including daily operations: team travel, recruiting logistics, equipment, meals, technical logistics of current and proposed software packages, etc.
• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior regarding adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and the Division of Athletics rules and regulations.
• Proactively uphold outstanding working relationships within the Division and the University.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Ritchie Center Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Successful coaching experience.
• Successful recruiting of Student-Athletes committed to academic and athletic excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including communication (direct feedback) and public relations.
• In-depth understanding of the sport from fundamental skills to advanced tactics and strategy, including the ability to teach and educate Student-Athletes and coaching staff. Stays up-to-date with new research and collaborates with coaching colleagues to learn and implement best practices.
• Modeling and implementing a personal and professional growth strategy for Student-Athletes and assistant coaches by learning and developing new techniques to support knowledge attainment.
• The ability to display passion and positively motivate/inspire Student-Athletes and coaching staff to generate the desire to excel in academics and athletics.
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards, integrity, and ethical behavior in regard to NCAA, Conference, University, and Division of Athletics rules and regulations.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to an ever-evolving athletic landscape.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Successful collegiate coaching experience.

Working Environment

Standard office environment. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$57,500. The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition benefit.
• ECO pass.